If you’re in search of the answer to today’s Wordle, dated April 27, 2025, you’ve come to the right place. This post will provide insightful clues, helpful tips, and strategies, finishing off with the answer. Today’s challenge seems simpler; I managed to solve it in four attempts. Beware of spoilers ahead regarding Wordle #1,408! Keep reading for hints (and the solution) to today’s puzzle.

Playing Wordle: A Quick Guide

Wordle can be accessed here on the New York Times website. Each day, a new puzzle is released at midnight local time.

Begin by entering a five-letter word. The colors of the letters will change to green if they are correct, yellow if a letter is in the word but in the wrong position, and gray if the letter does not appear in the daily mystery word. For more comprehensive guidance, check out this Wordle playing guide, and this advanced strategy guide. Additional information can be found towards the end of the post, after hints and answers.

Are you ready for some hints? Let’s dive in!

Are There Any Uncommon Letters in Today’s Wordle?

Common letters can be identified using the traditional typesetter phrase ETAOIN SHRDLU. (A little memorization tip: think of it as “Edwin Shirdloo,” a fictitious friend.)

Today’s puzzle contains only three letters from that list, while the other two are less frequent.

Can You Provide a Clue for Today’s Wordle?

Consider something akin to an unkempt lawn or garden.

Are There Any Repeated Letters in Today’s Wordle?

Today’s word includes one letter that appears twice.

Counting the Vowels in Today’s Wordle

There is a single vowel, which is utilized twice, along with one letter that sometimes functions as a vowel.

Which Letter Begins Today’s Wordle?

Today’s word commences with the letter W.

Which Letter Concludes Today’s Wordle?

Today’s word ends with Y.

What is Today’s Wordle Solution?

Ready for the answer? The word is WEEDY.

My Approach to Solving Today’s Wordle

The starting guesses included RAISE, TOUCH, and BLEND. WEEDY was the only word that featured “E” as the third letter.

Wordle 1,408 4/6
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⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛
⬛⬛🟩⬛🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

What Was Yesterday’s Wordle Answer?

Yesterday’s puzzle was relatively simple. The hint was “may sound loud or harsh,” and it contained four common letters and one that is fairly frequent.

Yesterday’s answer was CLASH.

Understanding the Basics of Wordle

The goal of Wordle is to correctly identify the day’s secret word. When launching the game, players will see a grid void of letters. It’s your responsibility to make the first guess by typing any five-letter word.

Once letters are guessed, their colors will provide valuable clues:

• Green indicates the letter is correct and is placed correctly.
• Yellow shows the letter is part of the word but is in the wrong spot.
• Gray signifies the letter is not in the answer at all.

Using these clues, continue guessing until the right word is discovered. Players have six chances before reaching a dead end.

Optimal Starting Words for Wordle

Which words should be used for your first guess? Effective starters typically feature common letters, thereby increasing the likelihood of obtaining yellow and green squares to assist in future guesses. Although there’s no universally “best” first word, analysis by the New York Times recommends trying one of these:

• CRANE

• TRACE

• SLANT

• CRATE

• CARTE

Furthermore, an MIT analysis determined that words such as:

• SALET

• REAST

• TRACE

• CRATE

• SLATE

could eliminate a majority of possible answers right from the first guess. Other practical options may include ARISE or ROUND. Words like ADIEU and AUDIO introduce more vowels, although starting with a strong consonant focus, such as RENTS or CLAMP, may be advantageous. Experiment with various strategies to see what works best.

Winning Strategies for Wordle

Several strategy guides are available for Wordle aficionados looking to improve their game. This guide emphasizes the importance of consonants, while another article discusses employing the most frequently used letters. For advanced tips, this detailed guide outlines a three-step approach to maximize your winning chances while hunting for hints.

A key differentiator between those who succeed in Wordle and those who do not is the ability to use each guess to gather insights about the letters present in the word. If it’s clear that the answer must end in -OUND, there’s no point in wasting guesses on MOUND, ROUND, SOUND, and HOUND; instead, blend consonants with a guess like MARSH. If the H lights up yellow, you’ve gained more information about the solution.

Lastly, it’s useful to note that the initial version of Wordle included a mere 2,300 possible solutions, but under the guidance of the New York Times, the selection of words has become curated. Words could be more challenging or related to current events, which means themes might come into play.

Exploring Alternatives to Wordle

If the thrill of five-letter guessing games has captivated you, consider these Wordle alternatives, categorized by their difficulty:

• Wheeldle, offering sequential puzzles

• Dordle and Quordle, which allow players to tackle two (Dordle) or four (Quordle) puzzles simultaneously.

• Waffle, where players rearrange scrambled five-letter words in a grid to solve them.

• Absurdle, which alters its answer with every guess but remains consistent with previous clues; players must strategically narrow down options.

• Squabble, where players compete against others with a timer in play.

• Antiwordle, which flips the concept; players try to avoid guessing the daily solution by repeating any correctly identified letters